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Lost astronaut tool bag from ISS shines in new telescope image (photo)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Astronauts on the International Space Station harmlessly lost a tool bag during a spacewalk on Nov. 1. A new telescope image from Rome shows the stray bag shining among the stars.
European Space Agency signs on to upcoming 'Starlab' space station
By Robert Lea published
The European Space Agency, Airbus and Voyager Space have signed an agreement for the Starlab commercial space station, which will provide a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit.
International Space Station dodges orbital debris hours before SpaceX cargo ship's arrival: report
By Elizabeth Howell published
The International Space Station moved away from space debris on Friday (Nov. 10), Russian space officials said, hours before a SpaceX cargo ship aims to arrive.
Astronauts dropped a tool bag during an ISS spacewalk, and you can see it with binoculars
By Robert Lea published
It's an odd astronomy target, but a tool bag that gave astronauts the slip during a spacewalk at the International Space Station is surprisingly bright and can be seen with binoculars.
SpaceX launches its 29th cargo mission to the International Space Station
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched its 29th robotic cargo mission to the International Space Station on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.
Meet 'Tenacity:' Sierra Space unveils 1st Dream Chaser space plane (photos)
By John Loeffler published
Sierra Space marked a historic achievement with the completion of its first Dream Chaser space plane, which could launch as soon as April 2024.
Happy birthday Andreas Mogensen! International Space Station astronaut celebrates in space
By Elizabeth Howell published
Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen marked his birthday on the International Space Station Nov. 2 by flying his country's flag and enjoying sunny weather.
Miss England 'flies' Boeing Starliner spaceship at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
By Elizabeth Howell published
Jessica Gagan, Miss England 2023, toured Boeing facilities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and flew their Starliner simulator. The aerospace engineer is promoting STEM education during her U.S. tour.
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